WINTER GLOW GREEN SMOOTHIE WITH HEMP & GINGER

pin it!pin it!I have been drinking so many green smoothies. Not earth shattering information I know, but I do have some travel coming up and with busy (typically indulgent) holiday times on the horizon, I’m taking a “fuel” approach to my meals these days. The simplification has been surprisingly relaxing, not gonna lie, but variety is a challenge. I keep leaning on the aforementioned smoothies, but also the same roasted veg/salad/whole grain bowl combos day after day.So in the interest of sharing more of my real life food, I’ve got a recipe for a smoothie I made up when I was getting a little tired of the old peanut butter and banana combo. The base here is ripe pear and hemp hearts, with lots of warm spice and a fresh burst of lemon. I picked up an excellent smoothie tip from my bud Lily a while ago: instead of using non-dairy milk as your liquid, you can just scoop in some hemp hearts and add water to the blend. You’re basically making fresh hemp milk AND your smoothie at the same time. No soaking necessary. So smart!Hemp hearts are one of my favourite everyday superfoods. Compared to some of the other weird and wonderful fruits/powders/herbs/seeds, hemp is quite affordable and (where I live) totally accessible. It’s also a complete, totally sustainable protein source. There’s lots of great info on this super plant on Manitoba Harvest’s website. I added hemp to pretty much everything when I first went 100% plant-based because I didn’t have a great handle on cooking yet and was looking for a mega nutrient boost. I still add hemp to everything though 😂.The flavor is nutty and slightly sweet-grassy, which makes hemp super diverse. In addition to smoothies, I love using hemp hearts in place of pine nuts for pesto. Lately I’ve been making a kale and oregano pesto with a hemp base for drizzling on bowls and tossing with zucchini noodles. I just use this recipe, replacing the almonds with hemp and adding a couple sprigs of fresh oregano. And another one: I always have some sort of nut-based vegan “parmesan” on hand for sprinkling, and hemp works perfectly for it. In my little electric coffee grinder, I combine ¼ cup hemp hearts, 1-2 tablespoons of nutritional yeast, and a good pinch of salt. I pulse the mixture a couple times and it’s done. Delicious, so healthy, and super easy (looove my spice grinder).

WINTER GLOW GREEN SMOOTHIE with HEMP & GINGERPrint the recipe here!SERVES: 1NOTES: I think a pinch of ground cardamom would be so delicious in this smoothie. -I peeled my pear to get that ultra green shade (always doing it for the photo haha), but normally I’d leave it. -I like using a mix of mild and strong greens for a green smoothie like this one. If your taste buds are hardy enough for all kale though, definitely go for it ;)-The pear should be quite ripe for the right level of sweetness. -This smoothie ends up being room temperature, which I like in this colder climate. 1 cup chopped greens (I like a 50/50 mix of baby spinach and kale)small handful fresh mint leaves2 tablespoons hemp hearts1 inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and chopped¼ teaspoon ground cinnamonpinch of sea salt½ teaspoon MCT oil1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice1 ripe pear, cored and chopped1 cup filtered waterIn an upright blender, combine the greens, mint, hemp hearts, ginger, cinnamon, salt, MCT oil, lemon juice, pear, and water. Blend the mixture on high until completely smooth. Enjoy immediately, with an extra sprinkle of hemp hearts on top if you like.*This post was created in partnership with Manitoba Harvest. All opinions/endorsements are my own. Thanks for supporting!

honestly im so basic but I love topping any oatmeal dish with hemp hearts <3ReplyCancel

Erin02/12/2017 - 4:58 am

I love the taste and texture of these hemp hearts so much that I will eat them straight from the bag with a spoon. Beyond that, I enjoy sprinkling them on everything and anything, sweet or savoury: salads, smoothies, pasta, ice cream, you name it!ReplyCancel

Annette02/12/2017 - 5:24 am

I’ve never used hemp seeds, but I’ve been wanting to try them in a smoothie.ReplyCancel

Ann King02/12/2017 - 5:48 am

What a fantastic idea to use the hemp seeds to create the liquid! Love this idea! I make ranch dressing using hemp seeds, lemon, and dill, it’s a hit this household.ReplyCancel

I use Manitoba Hemp Hearts to make my favorite GoldenMilk – both hit and cold. So delicious!ReplyCancel

Sj Dc02/12/2017 - 6:48 am

i woulg love to make milk from the seeds and toast the residue to sprinkle on my oatmealReplyCancel

Heidi Yalowitz Lasser02/12/2017 - 6:52 am

I use Manitoba Hemp Hearts in two main ways: sprinkled on salads and added to yogurt. Regarding the latter, I made a batch of green tomato mincemeat and use the yogurt and hemp hearts for dessert.ReplyCancel

Kathleen02/12/2017 - 6:54 am

I’ve long been an advocate for the legalization of hemp (it still isn’t in some places!), but I haven’t used hemp seeds in cooking yet! I’m a big Pesto person and I grow kale, so I’m anxious to try using hemp hearts in pesto! Also the pasta sprinkle – so simple!ReplyCancel

I add one tablespoon of hemp hearts to my salad daily. Boring but tasty and a nutritional boost. Great smoothie recipe! Thanks.ReplyCancel

Jenna02/12/2017 - 8:05 am

We always have a big mason jar of fresh hemp milk in the fridge (so smooth and creamy!) and we sprinkle on salads and oatmeal and throw it in smoothies. I’m going to try your hemp parm recipe, I always make cashew parmesan but hemp sounds great!ReplyCancel

I use Manitoba Hemp in my danish nut bread, which is a mix of eggs, nuts and seeds!ReplyCancel

Deanna Reardon02/12/2017 - 8:57 am

lIke so many other readers have said, use hemp seeds daily : salads, smoothies, sprinkles, and in dressings! I just made an herb sprinkle with hemp and nori and I put in on everythin!ReplyCancel

Emmaline02/12/2017 - 8:58 am

I love putting hemp hearts on top of my oatmeal in the mornings ♥️ Can’t wait to try this smoothie!ReplyCancel

Ashley02/12/2017 - 9:06 am

I like to sneak hemp hearts into soups before blending for richness and an extra boost of protein.ReplyCancel

Kathy Duckett02/12/2017 - 9:06 am

Love using hemp seeds sprinkled on almond butter and banana (or sometimes strawberry) toast. Really easy, delicious, and adds a great nutritional boost as well as added flavor and texture. Great for a quick breakfast in the morning. :)ReplyCancel

Sarah02/12/2017 - 9:06 am

Homemade hemp milk is my favorite way to use hemp hearts. No soaking, no straining, no waste and an extra nutrition boost to all of my smoothies!ReplyCancel

Smadar02/12/2017 - 9:10 am

I always have a Costco-sized package of Manitoba Harvest hemp seeds in my fridge. I use them in a lot of the ways you mentioned, including scooping them into smoothies, but my favourite way to use them is sprinkling them on an avocado half and calling it dinner.ReplyCancel

I also sprinkle hemp seeds on everything too for that additional nutritional boost. I have a special seasoning for avocados that include hemp but I love using then on deserts and pancakes or waffles in lieu of the sugary sprinkles. For homemade peanut butter cups the hemp has to be added before it sets in freezer but for cakes just sprinkle them after you frost…happy sprinkling.ReplyCancel

Leigh DeBiasse02/12/2017 - 9:26 am

I use hemp seeds to make hummus and tabbouli. I also love them for nut milks.ReplyCancel

I love using hemp seeds in smoothies and on salads. They are one of the only plant-based foods that contain all 9 essential amino acids (a complete protein food)! They’re also great for homemaking protein powder!ReplyCancel

Catherine Lavergne02/12/2017 - 9:27 am

I love hemp seeds and use them in a variety of ways, but among favorite & unusual :

Hemp is wonderful!
I use in mixed with my morning nut butter, it is so yummy !
Thank you
JulieReplyCancel

Becky Gean02/12/2017 - 9:31 am

i ended up finding manitoba harvest when i was looking to add nutrition to my little guys foods. he’s almost 2 and we’re entering picky eater territory. he LOVES the hemp heart pancakes i make him and of course in our smoothies. i like to sprinkle them on top of everything. especially avocado toast. their subtle taste makes them so diversable!

thanks for such a new fun take on smoothie making. i too am getting a little bored of my banana peanut butter combo.ReplyCancel

Diane02/12/2017 - 9:34 am

Hello! Hemp hearts are nutritious bundles of deliciousness. One of my favourites is adding to a smoothie as it thickens and gives it a creamy goodness- no nut milk required. Cucumber, pineapple, lemon, ginger, hemp hearts and a squeeze of lemon. Thank you for sharing your recipe.ReplyCancel

Sprinkled on top of avocado toast, or a tablespoon thrown in to my morning oatmeal/granola is how I usually enjoy my hemp hearts.
Stoked about the hemp heart/water in smoothie tip! :)ReplyCancel

Toby Ellen02/12/2017 - 9:36 am

Hemp hearts are my go to add-in for smoothies, salads sprinkling & warm drink blends. In autumn/winter, this is my fave cozy bowl-of-goodness mix;
2 tbs organic hemp seeds
2 tbs organic chia seeds
1 tsp organic toasted almond meal
2 tsp organic ground flaxseed
for sweet, sprinkle a dash of ground cinnamon and cardamom
for savory, pinch of salt and pepper
Add boiling water to desired consistency, and finish with a bit of coconut oil or ghee
The add in options to customize the bowl are endless, and the dry mix portion packs beautifully in small bags for travel for a great bkfst or snack…hot water is easy to source anywhere!ReplyCancel

I love my hemp hearts on my oatmeal! Love them! They are such a great way to add some important nutrients to the daily diet!ReplyCancel

Deb Cusic02/12/2017 - 9:39 am

I love using the toasted hemp hearts on a green salad instead of croutons. Gives you a wonderful crunchiness! Can’t wait to try making the instant hemp milk.ReplyCancel

Vanessa02/12/2017 - 9:42 am

I just bought my first small bag of hemp hearts this week! I moved to Toronto from Yellowknife a few months ago and just love how accessable Everything is here (the ‘Health food store’ in Yellowknife would carry hemp hearts, but for $$$$). I used them two ways this week – in a arugula/cilantro/banana/pineapple/avocado/ginger/turmeric/vanilla smoothie ❤️ And mixed them into my spinach quinoa walnut salad with spicy lime vinaigrette.

Great list of suggestions for hemp heart usages on the site! I may just make your pesto tonight. Thanks!ReplyCancel

Shirleen02/12/2017 - 9:44 am

I always put hemp seeds on salads and overnight oats. I love the nutty grassy taste and so easy to digest. I really enjoy your recipes and have made many of the cookbook recipes, all just delicious!ReplyCancel

Kacey02/12/2017 - 9:46 am

Although not creative Manitoba hemp hearts are a staple in my smoothie every morning. Like the addition of lemon in your smoothie recipe!ReplyCancel

Alicia02/12/2017 - 9:48 am

I love your idea to make a vegan cheese with the hemp hearts. I have only used hemp in smoothies so far!ReplyCancel

What a great post! We like to simply add them to oatmeal though lately I have been making energy bites in my food processor with dates and nut butter and a little honey, and then stirring in hemp hearts and puffed brown rice and forming the mixture into balls! I’ve got a bunch of these stashed in the freezer as well! The recipe is from Aimee Bourque’s Brown Eggs and Jam Jars.ReplyCancel

Sandra Lea02/12/2017 - 9:59 am

I have been using hemp hearts in my smoothies. I’ve not explored using them in anything further so was very excited to see this post. I am definitely going to try making some pesto using hemp hearts. Also can’t wait to try this smoothie, for some reason I always end up including a banana in my smoothie for thickness and sweetness but then the banana flavor always seems to overpower any of the other flavors.ReplyCancel

Emily02/12/2017 - 10:01 am

I like making cashew milk and adding hemp seeds tog it. Adds a nice nutrition boost and earthinessReplyCancel

Heidi02/12/2017 - 10:12 am

I love putting hemp hearts in my smoothies, on my oatmeal and in muffins. They are my absolute favorite!!ReplyCancel

Suzanne02/12/2017 - 10:12 am

I like to add a spoonful of hemp hearts to the top of my morning oatmeal. Yum!ReplyCancel

Thank you for reaffirming what I know to be true. Hemp is my ultimate protein source as a vegan. I love them in and on everything. Favorite way to eat, a handful popped into my mouth. They are so delicious all on their own!ReplyCancel

Sophia Chang02/12/2017 - 10:46 am

I normally use hemp hearts in my smoothies or sprinkle it on top of my salads… But I love the pesto idea and will have to try that out!ReplyCancel

Katie Fiore02/12/2017 - 10:54 am

I love using them in salad dressings to help emulsify and make them creamy.ReplyCancel

Morgan02/12/2017 - 11:02 am

My favorite way to use hemp hearts is to sprinkle it on my pasta… When im too lazy to cook and i want to convince myself that its healthy. It also tastes great!ReplyCancel

Kathy02/12/2017 - 11:05 am

Love using hemp in place of the non dairy milks in my smoothies!!ReplyCancel

I love hemp hearts sprinkled on pretty much anything!! I always add them to my homemade granola for a nutrient boost!ReplyCancel

Nancy Glover02/12/2017 - 11:20 am

I love adding hemp seeds to my smoothies for the added creaminess they add. I feel like they texturally add a lot to any smoothie with the added protein it’s a win win win. Thanks for your delicious recipes and for sharing your knowledge. Best to you now and through out the Season.ReplyCancel

I love using hemp hearts in my smoothies and sprinkled on top of salads.

I’m so glad this recipe is for a room temperature smoothie! It’s been hard to get my greens in these days because a breakfast of warm oatmeal has been a lot more appealing than a freezing cold green smoothie.ReplyCancel

Lately, creamy hemp dressing has been my jam for salads of all types, hot and cold, leafy and starchy, so this couldn’t have come at a better time. I could sure use an extra supply to stock back up!ReplyCancel

Jeris Coughler02/12/2017 - 11:41 am

I haven’t used Manitoba Hemp Hearts yet. This recipe is my inspiration to start. I am trying more alternate protein souces in an effort to eat less meat. (I like it, but it doesn’t like me). Laura, your writing is so pleasing and your recipes make shifting to a healthier, plant based diet more achievable and less daunting for this beginner! I read some of the other commenters uses for Manitoba Hemp Hearts and think I will try them too. This sounds like a handy, delicious and versatile ingredient to add to my expanding pantry!ReplyCancel

callie lathem02/12/2017 - 11:44 am

In our home, we use hemp hearts, those delicious nutty nuggets of nutrients, to sprinkle on just about anything! Our favourite way to use them (and why we keep them in the cupboard) is for your mocha hemp fuel which we keep a batch of in the fridge :)ReplyCancel

I never tried hemp hearts before, but you’ve convinced me I need to try them! I especially like the idea of using them in a vegan “parmesan.”ReplyCancel

Charlene02/12/2017 - 11:55 am

My favourite way to use Manitoba Harvest Hemp Hearts is in my morning smoothie for a great nutritional boost and I also enjoy them sprinkled on yogurt and salad. I love that I can purchase a large bag of these wonderful little seeds in Costco, so much more affordableReplyCancel

Not sure how to choose just one favorite way! But if I had to narrow it down I’d say on top of big salads. Love the nutty creamy flavor hemp seeds give them!ReplyCancel

LF02/12/2017 - 12:47 pm

The reliability of hemp seeds is my favorite when there’s no other milk in the house for morning coffee or tea. I love being able to instantly blend water and hemp seeds and have a perfectly nutritious solution in 30 seconds.ReplyCancel

I’ve just learned to make hemp milk in the last month–it’s so game-changing without the soaking required!ReplyCancel

Micah02/12/2017 - 12:51 pm

I love putting hemp hearts on top of my oatmeal or smoothie bowls! I also have been putting them on top of mashed avo on toast :)ReplyCancel

Isabel02/12/2017 - 12:58 pm

I love adding hemp to my breakfast, be it a dash on avocado or pb&j toast, a generous shake over oatmeal or homemade granola, or a big big scoop into my morning smoothie. It really does help keep me full until lunch!ReplyCancel

Elissa02/12/2017 - 1:04 pm

My favorite way to use hemp seeds is to sprinkle them on almost anything! As a topping for oatmeal, toast, salads, smoothies, and popcorn they are an easy nutritious and delicious boost!ReplyCancel

I like to lightly toast them and add them to Mole as a substitute for peanuts. so YUMMM.ReplyCancel

Audra02/12/2017 - 1:06 pm

I love adding hemp hearts to all things breakfast since they help keep me full – porridge, pancakes, overnight oats, hemp milk lattes, smoothies, even to (very rare) breakfast salads. They are so easy to sprinkle into anything!ReplyCancel

Karlie02/12/2017 - 1:10 pm

Favorite way is a green hempy dressing!! WIth basil, hemp seeds, water, and dijon. So yumReplyCancel

Allegra02/12/2017 - 1:11 pm

I love to use hemp hearts when I make apple cinnamon oatmeal, I just sprinkle some on top to add the nutty flavour!ReplyCancel

This smoothie looks delish and packed full of nutrients! I love hemp seeds to make home made “milk” or vegan mac n cheese.ReplyCancel

Cynthia02/12/2017 - 2:54 pm

I use hemp hearts in my morning smoothie (they really help keep me full until lunch!) and sprinkled on oatmeal for a pick me up snack. Delicious!!ReplyCancel

Laura Sharp02/12/2017 - 2:57 pm

I like them best in smoothies for breakfast, it is such a good way to add just a little more to your meal! And by the way, I have your cookbook and I wanted to thank you for making it so beautiful!! I just love flipping through the pages, not to mention cooking your delicious recipes!ReplyCancel

Renée02/12/2017 - 2:58 pm

Magic sprinkels with pollen on morning smoothie bowls and porridge. Also hemp milk or part of nut milks. But soon, I’m looking forward to add some in pesto!ReplyCancel

Tamara02/12/2017 - 3:06 pm

I put hemp on pretty much everything too! Yum :) in the morning when I want to have almond butter & toast but don’t feel like putting something sweet like jam on top, i sprinkle a couple of tablespoons of hemp on the almond butter. So good thank you for all of your amazing recipes, love them all and I use your cookbook almost every day. I will have to try this smoothie out!ReplyCancel

Krispy02/12/2017 - 3:14 pm

My favorite way to use hemp hearts is as a component in a topping for just about anything. I mix in a bowl hemp, chia, various nuts and seeds and some powdered mushroom. I put it in a really pretty bowl on the table with a cute little spoon and then put in on anything and everything. It’s neutral so it can go with sweet or savory. A great way to amp up nutrition!ReplyCancel

Brenna02/12/2017 - 3:20 pm

I’ve actually never had hemp seeds! I’ll have to try them, they sound super yummy…ReplyCancel

Heather02/12/2017 - 3:22 pm

I add hemp hearts when I make bread each week. I love the texture they add!ReplyCancel

Rosemary02/12/2017 - 3:25 pm

I just added them to a Winter Waldorf salad for lunch today! Delicious!ReplyCancel

Bianca T02/12/2017 - 3:26 pm

i’ve actually never used them :O but i’d love to win! i’ve had them sprinkled on top of avo toast before though :)ReplyCancel

Margareta02/12/2017 - 3:28 pm

I really like to make a crumble out of it using almond flour and a couple other ingredients and put it on sweet or savoury dishes. It adds an extra nutty flavour to it, as well as a nutritional kick :)ReplyCancel

I love adding them to my morning oatmeal. I can’t wait to try the new hemp heart toppers.ReplyCancel

Angelica02/12/2017 - 3:41 pm

Your green smoothie sounds really good! I am looking forward to trying it out. My favorite way to use hemp seeds is to roll raw date energy balls in them. I also like to add them on top of oatmeal.ReplyCancel

Carol Munro02/12/2017 - 3:48 pm

I recently became a vegan, and I’ve been finding so many recipes calling for hemp seeds (dressings, smoothies…). I haven’t tried any yet. Eager to do so now that the energy-zapping winter drabness is upon us. Energy bites with dates (no honey!), mentioned by Ariel, sounds yummy!ReplyCancel

I have hemp seeds every morning blended into my morning matcha “latte” – the hemp seeds make the base for a creamy drink once everything is blended together!ReplyCancel

Leslie Drake02/12/2017 - 5:18 pm

I put two tablespoons of hemp seeds on my salad every day. I’ll have to try putting them in a smoothie, it sure sounds good.ReplyCancel

Cam02/12/2017 - 5:40 pm

I really love to put them in energy balls!
(But really, I use hemp seeds on everything!)ReplyCancel

Jesse02/12/2017 - 5:52 pm

In my smoothies and in a creamy dressing together with nutritional yeast for a punch of mineralsReplyCancel

Krista02/12/2017 - 6:08 pm

I like putting hemp hearts on avocado or peanut butter toast!ReplyCancel

Kelly02/12/2017 - 6:14 pm

Yay, thanks for this recipe :) I have been needing some inspiration for a new smoothie recipe myself – can’t wait to try this. I love hemp hearts added to basically everything… But would have to say that my ultimate favourite is on toast of any kind! They are great to sprinkle on top of savoury spreads like hummus or smashed avos, but also on top of nut butter and sliced banana – soooo good!ReplyCancel

Mary02/12/2017 - 7:13 pm

So far, I’ve used hemp hearts only in smoothies. Plan to make the “parm” as well as a vegan recipe for Tzatziki that calls for them.ReplyCancel

Avital02/12/2017 - 7:14 pm

Wow! Love these recipe ideas! I use hemp in my smoothies, sprinkled over my morning eggs, or on my salads for extra boost of protein!ReplyCancel

Jackie G.02/12/2017 - 7:29 pm

I normally just sprinkle them on top of finished dishes for a little texture or put them in smoothies, but I’d like to experiment more with them!ReplyCancel

Daisy chiu02/12/2017 - 7:31 pm

The only way I used hemp is hemp powder in my post workout drink. Thanks for the pesto tip! Got to try itReplyCancel

Sarah02/12/2017 - 7:43 pm

I like to sprinkle my morning oatmeal with hemp hearts and chia seeds!ReplyCancel

Melissa Clark02/12/2017 - 8:07 pm

I love to sprinkle hemp on my oatmeal and add it to smoothies. Love the tip about using them and water instead of adding other non dairy milk.ReplyCancel

Julie Gerdes02/12/2017 - 8:12 pm

I don’t have a lot of experience with hemp hearts. I’ve enjoyed them stirred into oatmeal. I know I’d definitely like to try them as a “parmesan”ReplyCancel

Kathion02/12/2017 - 8:14 pm

I use Manitoba hemp hearts with oatmeal. Add-in? add during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Add on: mix 1 tbl hemp hearts, 1 teaspoon sweetener of choice, and sweet spices of your choice (I like 1/2 tsp cinnamon, a pinch of cloves, and 1/8 tsp ginger, then layer hemp spice mix with oatmeal, reserving some to sprinkle on topReplyCancel

jacquie02/12/2017 - 8:49 pm

I haven’t used hemp harts so no favorite way. Your smoothie looks great though so might need to try it. Would it work with an apple instead of a pear? also what is MCT oil. Thanks.ReplyCancel

Hemp hearts by the handful to support my body! I put them on salads, top stir fry, on soup, granola. They really are good just about any way you want to use them. One question? Does their benefits remain if they are cooked? I think they would be a great addition to my Ginger Date Nuts & Seeds bar.ReplyCancel

Teresa02/12/2017 - 9:31 pm

I love Manitoba hemp hearts and have been adding them to smoothies and salads but my favorite way to use them is to add them to hummus :) gives the spread an extra nutty creamy consistency, it’s really delicious!!ReplyCancel

diane02/12/2017 - 9:45 pm

I LOVE HEMP Milk and use 1/2-1 c Manitoba Hemp Hearts with 4 cups water and 1 date, blended. I make the milk every couple days and use it in smoothies, on my morning hot cereal. I also use the Hemp Hearts for making healthy protein bars and as an addition to many desserts.ReplyCancel

Ah I love hemp hearts! Also can’t wait to try this recipe… gotta say my favorite way to eat hemp is in overnight hemp porridge! (Kinda like overnight oats but with hemp)- current fav is pumpkin spice hemp porridge made with pumpkin purée!ReplyCancel

Olga02/12/2017 - 10:58 pm

I use them in raw desserts to sub for oats. I also love how it makes hemp milk almost instantly – no soaking required!ReplyCancel

Liz02/12/2017 - 11:15 pm

I put hemp hearts on my avocado toast and also use them in pesto to replace the nuts since my daughter is allergic. The smoothie looks great!ReplyCancel

I’m simple- I use hemp seeds in my smoothie. I also put them in my toddler’s smoothies for an extra boost!!ReplyCancel

JoAnn M Lakes03/12/2017 - 7:56 am

My favorite way with hemp seeds is my avocado toast with sprouted whole grain bread. I love the omega 3 action. I also use them when making my homemade vegan mayo. I add them in with all my ingredients at the beginning and give it a whirl and then slowly add the oil. It requires way less oil added.ReplyCancel

Lisa03/12/2017 - 8:41 am

I love supporting Canadian companies for one- I love your blog and you are a fantastic resource for me! My favourite way to use them is roasted and topped on a salad and or veggie meal. Love the toasted flavour. Secondly I love sprinkling raw ones on drinks and smoothie bowls. Yum!ReplyCancel

Melanie03/12/2017 - 9:03 am

What a great and inspiring post. Been enjoying hemp seeds for a while. Usually throw some in any smoothie I am blending up. Also as you suggested in a previous post, I love using them with cashews to make a creamy and delicious nondiary milk. I use it to make hot cocoa. Enjoy this holiday season. Thanks so much for all the amazing information and inspiration.ReplyCancel

Nicole03/12/2017 - 9:25 am

I love to add hemp seeds to my dandy blend drink. It makes it creamy.ReplyCancel

Angela03/12/2017 - 9:29 am

I like to use them in smoothies, topped on a salad and vegan parm.ReplyCancel

I love adding a tablespoon hemp hearts to my Cacao Tonics for the creaminess they add as well as the protein and good fats we need.

I play around with these in different versions but basically 2 cups hot herbal tea of choice like Yerba Mate or Dandelion Root blended with the T hemp seeds, T cacao, 1/2 T lucuma, 1 t raw honey, heaping t Coconut oil, 1/2 t each of Maca, ashwaganda, reishi, chaga, scoop Dandy Blend for more of a coffee flavor and vanilla stevia to taste. Love this so much. It’s a feel good blend that’s for sure and a good substitute for coffee.ReplyCancel

Tiffany03/12/2017 - 10:24 am

I love hemp seeds on top of oatmeal or to make a quick and easy non-dairy milk!ReplyCancel

Kelly Malone03/12/2017 - 10:33 am

I can’t eat yogurt anymore unless I put hemp hearts on it. I love the nutty flavour and actually could just eat them plain.
Thanks for the chance to win this great prize pack.ReplyCancel

Penny03/12/2017 - 10:38 am

I love hemp hearts sprinkled on top of spiral zucchini salad.ReplyCancel

I add them to the pancakes or cookies I make for my two grand daughters so they keep healthier.ReplyCancel

Michelle Bush03/12/2017 - 1:09 pm

I love adding hemp hearts to my homemade granola as well as sprinkling it on salads and steel cut oats!ReplyCancel

Kelly D03/12/2017 - 1:29 pm

I have not tried these yet, but I would add them to my banana/apple smoothies.ReplyCancel

Emily03/12/2017 - 1:35 pm

Honestly, I’ve never eaten hemp seeds despite being curious about them for a while now. I’m currently finishing up my masters degree in food studies and school is all consuming. Graduation in April is simultaneously too soon and not soon enough , if that makes sense. Being so busy with my studies and work, this season of my life is ruled by nutrient dense foods and chocolate (gotta fuel the body and the soul). I can see myself tossing hemp seeds into my daily bowl of oatmeal, which is kind of like my calm before the storm each morning.ReplyCancel

Kate03/12/2017 - 1:44 pm

Hemp milk in a smoothie is already my favorite way to use hemp seeds! It’s perfect for green smoothies, and in beet smoothies (like your Hot Pink smoothie) I also like them sprinkled on avocado toast.ReplyCancel

I love hemp seeds in my smoothies. I totally do the short cut mentioned above as well.ReplyCancel

Shimmy03/12/2017 - 2:58 pm

My favorite use of hemp hearts is actually the hemp ranch dressing on your blog ! super delicious and much better for you than the bottled ranch dressing in stores made from hydrogenated oils :PReplyCancel

Samantha Haas03/12/2017 - 3:19 pm

Garnish on muffins for extra crunch ! And always mix into homemade granola bars. And your first cookbook is the favorite in my collection, seriously !ReplyCancel

I love adding hemp hearts to a big ol’ bowl of oatmeal. Filled with bananas and peanut butter, it’s my favourite way to start the day!ReplyCancel

Maia03/12/2017 - 4:48 pm

I love adding them to banana bread batter, and always in granola!ReplyCancel

Andrea Maria Vazquez Fernandez03/12/2017 - 4:54 pm

Hemp Hearts a fav food of mine, seriously I’m addicted to them. I cannot get enough! And it helps to know they are good for you yumminess.
Warming dishes are my preference, so a chai spiced oatmeal with hemp hearts sprinkled on top and a dollop of maple. Definitely my way to use Hemp Hearts!ReplyCancel

Lilli B03/12/2017 - 7:08 pm

I love to use soaked hemp seeds blended as a base for a smooth and luxurious vegan ice cream with cashew/coconut milk!! smoothies are the next best thing :-)ReplyCancel

Jasmine03/12/2017 - 7:35 pm

I LOVE hemp seeds because they are from Canada (like me!) …I love put sprinkling hemp seeds and sea salt on roasted yams, potatoes, and sunchokes. BUT, the all-time best recipe I have tasted is at a restaurant here in Toronto called Kupfert and Kim. They make crispy sunflower hemp seed savory balls. Kinda like the best falafel EVER. :)ReplyCancel

I love to use it in smoothies and as a mix-in for yogurt and chia pudding. Using hemp hearts instead of cashew for parmesan sounds like a great idea!ReplyCancel

Becky04/12/2017 - 7:09 am

i like to top my porridge with hemp hearts and recently my boyfriend started an anti-inflammatory diet to help his auto-immune so he made his porridge with hemp hearts as the base. thank you for the great recipes in this post!ReplyCancel